Finance (International) 302

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students are expected to be able to explain how FX markets work; explain why exchange rates behave the way they do; explain how MNEs hedge FX exposure using financial derivatives; explain how MNEs manage financial risk using interest rate and currency swaps ; explain cost of capital and international diversification.

Topics

This course provides a systematic treatment of the technical and analytical aspects of modern international finance. It focuses on the workings of firms and multinational corporations that operate in an international environment, covering: The international markets, quotations, arbitrage, and exchange rate determination; Foreign exchange and interest rate risk management; Global financing and investment.

Prerequisite : AC206 – Financial Management for Business